Corner of Foveaux & Crown

  Crown Street Surry Hills has always been famous for cafes and restaurants and there is always something new and exciting to try. Fifi Foveaux's  is a quiet cafe on the corner.

 Vibrant red wallpaper, plastic chandeliers and  gnome stools create a funky atmosphere. Waitstaff are very friendly.

Our order is taken and drinks swiftly follow.

Hot coffee comes served with a mini freckle.

 

Bircher muesli, yoghurt and poached pear $9.5

A little bland.

One Pan Breakfast; Crispy bacon, fried eggs with guacamole and sourdough 12.5

Across the road at The Crown Street Grocer we find some of Adriano Zumbo's sweets for sale.

Fifi Foveaux's

(02) 9380 6881
428 Crown St
Surry Hills

Two doors down on Foveaux is The Sparkle Cupcakery. Where flavours change depending on the day of the week and limited edition ones are released throughout the year.

Each cake is made from scratch and baked fresh every day. Using the highest quality ingredients including free range eggs, vanilla and Belgian chocolate.

There is a flavour for every person or occasion. 

Morning Glory, Oriental Flower, Espresso, Coconut Ice and many more!

Classic $4.50 each $27 half dozen $50 dozen

Even one for your four legged friend.

We decide on Green Tea & Bubbles and The Seasonal Celebration.

Maccha cake filled with tapioca bubbles and lime frosting.

Raspberry red velvet with butter cream.

Cakes can be enjoyed in house with tea, coffee or just by themselves.

A cheeky indulgence.

Sparkle Cupcakery

(02) 9361 0690
132 Foveaux St
Sydney

 

The Sydney Food and Wine Fair

It has been a busy month... 

This year's Crave Sydney International Food Festival has hosted a degustation of exciting events over the course of October. However it wouldn't be complete with The Sydney Food and Wine Fair to wrap it all up.

 

The Food and Wine Fair is the flagship fundraiser for The AIDS Trust of Australia and is held in the heart of Sydney's CBD, in Hyde Park. I love the idea of local and renowned cafes, restaurants and beverage establishments donating their time and effort to raise money for much needed organisation. Some businesses include Brasserie Breads, Long Grain Restaurant, Tempus Two Vineyards, Lucio's Italian and Jimmy Liks.

Every year the fair takes place on the last Saturday of October from 12 - 5pm and is an important event on any foodie's calender. This year was the 20th Anniversary and to no surprise was a huge success. 

 A small group of friends and I enjoyed the tastes and sounds together.

Each buisiness has a designated stall and food and drinks can be swapped for pre-purchased vouchers.

We decided to grab a bite to eat first.

Chorizo on sourdough was available from Brasserie Bread.

Soft bread, spicy sausage topped off with sweet grilled capsicum.

Brasserie Bread

(13) 0096 6845

1737 Botany Rd

Banksmeadow

Fish Ball Curry

Sweet and spicy sauce, fluffy white rice with crunchy bean sprouts and garlic chips.

After browsing the food stalls we decide to get a few glasses of sparkling, sit on the grass in the sun and enjoy the live entertainment.

Performers on the stage included 70's NZ rock band Dragon, cabaret dancers and an opera act.

It couldn't of been better weather and was a great afternoon. We will definitely attend again next year.

For more information on;

The Sydney Food and Wine Fair 2010

The AIDS Trust of Australia

The Crave Sydney Food Festival

Special Thanks to Adrian De Brock and all the volunteers who made it possible.

High Tea @ Bistro Fax

 If you're after a quite place to relax on a lazy Sunday afternoon, Bistro Fax is the place.

Bistro Fax Restaurant & Bar is located in a newly designed space on the corner of O’Connell Street inside the Radisson Plaza Hotel Sydney. The heritage-listed building was once owned by the Fairfax newspaper empire.

 The boutique tea room provides a warm atmosphere to sink into a comfortable throne lounge and enjoy a few drinks and light snacks.

$40 per person with unlimited cups of tea or coffee.

If you're after a boozy meal, $45 with a glass of Brown Brothers Zibibbo Rosa. 

The kitchen will send out more of the items you like, which is essential if you want value for money.

A platter of sweet treats and sandwiches.

Savouries.

 Smoked salmon and creme fraiche dill tart.

Open sandwiches of;

Rare roast beef and horseradish.

Crab and corn.

Chicken and avocado.

Sweets.

Orange cake with raspberry.

Caramel slice.

Lemon tart.

Chocolate cannoli.

Citrus friand.

Our tea pot and coffee cup are topped up several times. We decide on some more of the open sandwiches, the sugar hit is definitely adequate.

 

Bistro Fax

CBD
27 O'Connell St

02 8214 0400 

 

See where else you can enjoy High Tea here.